NUTRITION WELLNESS,& BRAIN IN AGING

Diet patterns such as the MIND and Mediterranean diet are associated with decreased cognitive decline and protectionagainst neurodegenerative diseases

EXERCISE AND BRAIN AGINGPracticing yoga can positively affect executive functioning in older adulthoodAerobic exercise is known to impact hippocampal volume and function in older adults

WEEK 6 • MAY 13 , 2020

Key TakeawaysDIET PATTERNS AND BRAIN AGING

NUTRITION, WELLNESS, & THE BRAINUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences - United States Department of Agriculture - Local Extension Councils Cooperating -

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NUTRIENTS FROM NWB SERIES AND MIND DIET

CarotenoidsThese nutrients deposit inbrain tissue, Intervention

studies have showncognitive improvement with

carotenoidsupplementation.

Omega-3 FatsThese fats help create the

insulation for neurons.Studies have found that

higher consumption of thesefats is related to bettercognitive functioning..

FiberFiber consumption is

associated withimproved memory

performance inchildren.

FlavanoidsThese nutrients are

associated withimproved cognitiveperformance and

slowed brain aging.

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This summer we will cover more about health andwellness on topics like:

MicrobiomeInflammation

Sleep

ExerciseGeneticsNutrition

More information coming soon!